| News Tipoffs - Louisiana Editors Newsletter for Friday May 01, 2026 ( 56 items ) |
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ACLU La.: Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Map and Destroys Key Voting Rights Act Provision
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 1 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Map and Destroys Key Voting Rights Act Provision
The Supreme Court today struck down Louisiana's congressional map and issued a ruling that eviscerates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and opens the door for states to enact discriminatory maps with impunity. As a result, Black voters and other voters of color coul
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Ala. Secretary of State Wes Allen Files Motion With US Supreme Court on Alabama Redistricting
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 1 -- The Alabama Secretary of State issued the following news on April 30, 2026:
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Secretary of State Wes Allen Files Motion with US Supreme Court on Alabama Redistricting
Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, is requesting that the nation's highest court expedite consideration of Alabama's redistricting case in the aftermath of its decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
"As the appellant in Alabama's redistricting case, I have taken the legal measures necessary,
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Attorney General Alan Wilson protects citizens from illegal racial discrimination and DEI quotas
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson protects citizens from illegal racial discrimination and DEI quotas
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 20-state friend-of-the-court brief in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect citizens from racial discrimination in employment practices.
The brief argues in favor of the State of Missouri, which is suing Star
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Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets
DENVER, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets
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April 30, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to the states.
"The protection of consumers from irrespon
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Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect
SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect
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Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorn
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CBCF Statement on Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation issued the following statement on April 29, 2026, by President and CEO, Nicole Austin-Hillery:
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CBCF Statement on Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling
In response to the Supreme Court decision in the voting rights case challenging Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, Louisiana v. Callais, CBCF President & CEO, Nicole Austin-Hillery issued the following statement:
"The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) acknowledges
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Club for Growth President McIntosh Statement on Louisiana vs. Callais Decision
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following statement on April 29, 2026:
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Club for Growth President McIntosh Statement on Louisiana v. Callais Decision
Club for Growth President David McIntosh issued the following statement after the Supreme Court's decision to eliminate race-based gerrymandering in Louisiana v. Callais:
"Today's Supreme Court decision is a historic victory for civil rights and racial justice in the United States. For a generatio
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Congressman Al Green Joins Rev. Dr. Max Miller Jr., Local Faith and Community Leaders to Host Press Conference on Alarming Supreme Court Voting Rights Decision in Louisiana v. Callais
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Al Green Joins Rev. Dr. Max Miller Jr., Local Faith and Community Leaders to Host Press Conference on Alarming Supreme Court Voting Rights Decision in Louisiana v. Callais
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(Houston, TX) -On Friday, May 1, 2026, Congressman Al Green will join Rev. Dr. Max Miller Jr., local faith and community leaders, to host a press conference regarding the Supreme Court's alarming decision in Louisiana v.
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Congressman Al Green Releases Statement Denouncing the Supreme Court's Decision that Weakens a Landmark Civil Rights-Era Law
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Al Green Releases Statement Denouncing the Supreme Court's Decision that Weakens a Landmark Civil Rights-Era Law
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(Washington, DC) -On Thursday, April 30, 2026, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
"Yesterday's decision by the Supreme Court regarding Louisiana's congressional maps is a profound setback for voting rights and representative democracy. At a time when our nat
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Congressman Bishop Statement on Supreme Court Decision Destroying the Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Bishop Statement on Supreme Court Decision Destroying the Voting Rights Act
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement in response to today's U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which erodes Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965:
"The price of freedom is truly eternal vigilance. Today's U.S. Supreme Court dec
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Congressman Cohen Responds to Trump's Meddling in Tennessee Electoral Representation
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Responds to Trump's Meddling in Tennessee Electoral Representation
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Unhinged comments by the president seeking to steal a seat
WASHINGTON -Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today reviewed President Trump's social media broadside calling for Congressional redistricting in Tennessee, and made the following statement:
"Trump and the GOP want to take power away from Black voters in
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Crapo Joins Cassidy and Risch to Introduce Legislation Protecting American Workers from Harmful Biden Heat Standards
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Joins Cassidy and Risch to Introduce Legislation Protecting American Workers from Harmful Biden Heat Standards
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louisiana) introduced the Heat Workforce Standards Act to protect American workers from dangerous Biden-era heat standards that threaten jobs and create new safety risks. The bill comes
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CWA Statement on Louisiana v. Callais
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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CWA Statement on Louisiana v. Callais
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The following statement is from CWA President Claude Cummings Jr.:
Sixty-one years ago, working people in the South first tasted the promise of a truly representative democracy for all peoples when we achieved the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This week, the Supreme Court has set the righteous cause of democracy
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Discovery Channel May Programming Highlights
NEW YORK, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Discovery Channel May Programming Highlights
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Week of May 4, 2026
Friday, May 8
* "Deadliest Catch" New Season Debuts on Discovery Channel - 8pm ET/PT
* With a new king crab population appearing far north, the fleet relocates 225 miles to St. George Island, facing colder weather and more extreme seas as they work to sustain their livelihoods
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DNC Launches New Mini-Documentary Featuring Mike Johnson's Own Constituent - A Louisiana Farmer Who Can't Make Ends Meet Under Trump
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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DNC Launches New Mini-Documentary Featuring Mike Johnson's Own Constituent -- A Louisiana Farmer Who Can't Make Ends Meet Under Trump
Trump and Republicans' trade war, war with Iran, and cuts to health care have pushed American farmers to a breaking point
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Today, the DNC released a new mini-documentary featuring Louisiana farmer Kaden Cable, who shares his personal story of th
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Dr. Carrie Phillips' CASE Leadership Elevates UA Little Rock on National Stage
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 30 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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Dr. Carrie Phillips' CASE Leadership Elevates UA Little Rock on National Stage
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As the CASE District IV Conference convened in Dallas in April, Dr. Carrie Phillips marked the approaching close of her term as district chair, capping four years of growth, stronger connections, and expanded engagement across the region.
Phillips, chief marketing and communications officer at the
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Entergy, HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana Steel sign electric service agreement for $5.8B steel mill in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy, HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana Steel sign electric service agreement for $5.8B steel mill in Louisiana
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DONALDSONVILLE, La. - Hyundai Steel, along with POSCO and other Hyundai Motor Group affiliates, has made a groundbreaking decision to invest $5.8 billion in a new manufacturing facility in Louisiana, and Entergy Louisiana has finalized an electric service agreement with the company
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Federal and California reviews of the Sevita-ResCare transaction
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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Federal and California reviews of the Sevita-ResCare transaction
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The Transaction
Sevita completed its $835 million acquisition of BrightSpring's ResCare Community Living division on March 31, 2026, after more than a year of federal antitrust review and a California market impact assessment. The deal transferred one of the country's largest providers of services for
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FHLB Dallas Releases 2025 Corporate Impact Report
DALLAS, Texas, April 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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FHLB Dallas Releases 2025 Corporate Impact Report
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DALLAS, TEXAS, April 30, 2026-The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) today announced the publication of its 2025 Corporate Impact Report, highlighting its continued role as a reliable source of liquidity and its positive impact on communities through more than $134 millio
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Goodlander Statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Goodlander Statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais:
"The right to vote is the fundamental right from which all of our rights flow. The Supreme Court's decision to dilute the voting rights and power of freedom-l
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GOP Leaders Call for State Redistricting After Supreme Court Ruling
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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GOP Leaders Call for State Redistricting After Supreme Court Ruling
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Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision yesterday that a 2024 Louisiana congressional map was unconstitutionally racially gerrymandered, Tennessee Republicans are calling for redistricting in the Volunteer State, arguing that the Memphis congressional district also was racially drawn. U.S. S
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Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill Issue Joint Statement
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 30 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news:
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Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill Issue Joint Statement
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Baton Rouge, LA - Today, Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following statement after yesterday's Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais.
" Yesterday's historic Supreme Court victory for Louisiana has an immediate consequence for the State. The Supreme Court previously stayed an
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Governor Jeff Landry Suspends Only U.S. House Primary Elections Following Supreme Court Ruling
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 30 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news:
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Governor Jeff Landry Suspends Only U.S. House Primary Elections Following Supreme Court Ruling
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BATON ROUGE, La. -Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order suspending Louisiana's closed party primary elections only for offices of U.S. Representative in response to the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court in Louisiana v. Callais. EO attached.
"The best way to end race-base
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Grassley Marks National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Highlights Resolution with Shaheen on Harms of Deadly Drug
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley Marks National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Highlights Resolution with Shaheen on Harms of Deadly Drug
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WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) are leading a bipartisan resolution recognizing today, April 29, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
Grassley spoke about his efforts to stem the flow of fentanyl during a speech o
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HELP Committee to Hold Field Hearings in Louisiana on Making Health Care Affordable, Improving Americans' Mental Health
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on April 30, 2026:
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HELP Committee to Hold Field Hearings in Louisiana on Making Health Care Affordable, Improving Americans' Mental Health
The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold two field hearings in Louisiana next week to discuss how Congress can make health care affordable and improve mental he
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Heritage Expert: SCOTUS Ruling a Win for Election Integrity and Constitutional Redistricting
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Heritage Expert: SCOTUS Ruling a Win for Election Integrity and Constitutional Redistricting
The Supreme Court today ruled in a 6-3 decision written by Justice Samuel Alito in Louisiana v. Callais that the Voting Rights Act, properly interpreted, does not require states to violate the Constitution by drawing race-based districts.
Zack Smith, senior legal fellow and manager of The Heritag
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Himes Statement on Supreme Court Gutting the Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Himes Statement on Supreme Court Gutting the Voting Rights Act
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Washington, D.C. -Today, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement:
"The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a monumental achievement in American history. Generations of Black Americans were systematically - often brutally - denied the right t
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ICYMI: Chairman Cassidy Champions Pro-Life Agenda at SBA Gala
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news:
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ICYMI: Chairman Cassidy Champions Pro-Life Agenda at SBA Gala
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined pro-life advocates at the annual Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Gala to recognize their work and discuss his ongoing efforts to protect women
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 10 States Ahead of May Primary Elections
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release:
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 10 States Ahead of May Primary Elections
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Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, West Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Oregon, and Pennsylvania for their support of local franchise businesses
WASHINGTON - The International Franchise Assoc
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Institute for Energy Research: Pipeline Construction Will Follow Natural Gas Demand Growth
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Pipeline Construction Will Follow Natural Gas Demand Growth
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Key Takeaways
1 The United States is adding pipelines and capacity to meet the growing demand for natural gas from LNG, electric generation, and manufacturing.
2 Throughout the United States, new pipeline projects are getting underway, leading to the biggest construction surge in 20 years, with costs estimated at $
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Kennedy in Fox Digital: Democrats' anti-ICE tantrum leaves Republicans with one option going forward
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy in Fox Digital: Democrats' anti-ICE tantrum leaves Republicans with one option going forward
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WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in Fox News Digital explaining how Democrats' shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is proof that Republicans will need to use reconciliation yet again to address any of the cost-of-living issues facing America.
Key excerpts of
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League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement
WASHINGTON, May 1 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following statement on April 29, 2026:
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League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement
The League of Women Voters President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement in response to the US Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a case concerning the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of
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Letlow Introduces FRESH Act to Reform Dietary Guidelines
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Letlow Introduces FRESH Act to Reform Dietary Guidelines
Congresswoman Julia Letlow introduced legislation promoting healthier eating for Americans by codifying the Trump Administration's recent changes to dietary guidelines into federal law.
The FRESH Act (Food Reform for Effective and Sustainable Health) codifies the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030, encouraging Americans to focus the
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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Cassidy Highlights Local Business Owner's Journey from Uncertainty to Entrepreneurship
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Cassidy Highlights Local Business Owner's Journey from Uncertainty to Entrepreneurship
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), for his monthly Local Spotlight, recognized Amanda Ratcliff for her resilience and entrepreneurial spirit in turning life's challenges into opportunity. Her business, Buttery Spell, features uniquely crafted products that reflect her creati
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Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein visits Ochsner Health Center - Bertrand in Lafayette on his statewide tour
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, April 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release:
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Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein visits Ochsner Health Center - Bertrand in Lafayette on his statewide tour
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LAFAYETTE, La. - As part of his statewide tour, Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein met with healthcare and academic leaders, as well as local and statewide elected officials, on Friday, April 24. During a visit to Och
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LSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health partnership generates $3.7 billion economic impact in Louisiana
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, April 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release:
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LSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health partnership generates $3.7 billion economic impact in Louisiana
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SHREVEPORT, La. - April 30, 2026 - LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) and Ochsner LSU Health (OLHS) released a comprehensive economic impact report today, detailing a $3.7 billion boost to the state of Louisiana in fiscal year 2025. Conducted by independent consulting
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Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision Weakening Landmark Voting Rights Law
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision Weakening Landmark Voting Rights Law
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Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled to weaken the landmark Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais :
"Just over 61 years ago, Bloody Sunday helped spur the passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act to root out racial discrimination i
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McNeese Speech and Debate Team Wins National Award
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, May 1 -- McNeese State University shared the following news:
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McNeese Speech and Debate Team Wins National Award
McNeese State University's Speech and Debate Team won third place in the National Forensic Association (NFA) National Championship Tournament in President's Division III. The tournament took place in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 16-20.
In one of the most competitive speech and debate tournaments in the nation, the President's Division III is for sc
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Michaela Doiron takes next step toward dream of helping others
ANGOLA, Indiana, April 30 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Michaela Doiron takes next step toward dream of helping others
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Michaela Doiron hopes to one day design prosthetics for children or veterans, and the Trine University biomedical engineering major has made two big strides toward that dream.
She served as part of a senior design team that developed a waterproof prosthetic for a Fort Wayne paramedic and she earned acceptance to the prestigious orthotics and prosth
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Mississippi State University and University of Nevada, Las Vegas to Join Association of Research Libraries
WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
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Mississippi State University and University of Nevada, Las Vegas to Join Association of Research Libraries
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The membership of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) voted at its Spring 2026 Association Meeting to invite the libraries of Mississippi State University (MSU) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to join ARL, effective July 1, 2026.
Maggie Farrell, dea
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Murphy Statement On Supreme Court Decision Gutting the Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy Statement On Supreme Court Decision Gutting the Voting Rights Act
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WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday released a statement on the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which effectively guts Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
"Republicans are already pulling out every trick in the book to rig our elections and now, the Supreme Court's r
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Rep. Crockett's Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling Gutting the Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Crockett's Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling Gutting the Voting Rights Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Crockett released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act:
"The Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais is another reminder that the fight for voting rights is far from over. Instead of strengthe
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Rep. Haley Stevens Slams Supreme Court Decision on Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Haley Stevens Slams Supreme Court Decision on Voting Rights Act
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Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais :
"The right to vote, and have every American's vote matter equally, is foundational to our democracy. Generations of Americans put their lives on the line to se
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Scalise: Republicans Act to Fund DHS and Strengthen Our National Security
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: Republicans Act to Fund DHS and Strengthen Our National Security
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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to highlight House Republicans' action-packed legislative week, including steps to fund the Department of Homeland Security, advance national security tools, and move key economic legislation. Leader Scalise criticized Democrats
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Scalise: Republicans Act to Fund DHS and Strengthen Our National Security
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: Republicans Act to Fund DHS and Strengthen Our National Security
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to highlight House Republicans' action-packed legislative week, including steps to fund the Department of Homeland Security, advance national security tools, and move key economic legislation. Leader Scalise criticized Democrats
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SCOTUS decision could prove catastrophic for minority political power
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 30 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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SCOTUS decision could prove catastrophic for minority political power
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The U.S. Supreme Court on April 29 struck down a voting map in Louisiana, creating a path for other states to redraw congressional maps that could affect elections for years.
The result of the Louisiana V. Callais decision may be disastrous for racial minority political power in the United States, says an expert on voti
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Self-healing networks improve reliability for more than 500,000 customers
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Self-healing networks improve reliability for more than 500,000 customers
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Entergy has reached an important milestone in our work to build a stronger electric grid. Our self-healing networks are now helping improve power reliability for more than 500,000 customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
Self-healing networks use smart technology to detect problems on a pow
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Speaker Johnson: Despite Our Historically Small Majority, House Republicans Continue to Deliver
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: Despite Our Historically Small Majority, House Republicans Continue to Deliver
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WASHINGTON -Speaker Johnson delivered remarks today after House Republicans ended the Democrat DHS shutdown and passed a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement and border security for 3 years - preventing future Democrat attempts to reopen the border and halt the removal of criminal illega
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STAND UP AMERICA: SUPREME COURT EVISCERATES LAST REMNANTS OF VOTING RIGHTS ACT, OPENING DOOR TO JIM CROW GERRYMANDERING IN RED STATES
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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SUPREME COURT EVISCERATES LAST REMNANTS OF VOTING RIGHTS ACT, OPENING DOOR TO JIM CROW GERRYMANDERING IN RED STATES
Today, the Supreme Court issued a decision striking down a congressional map in Louisiana with a second majorit
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Trahan Statement on Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Decision
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Trahan Statement on Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Decision
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement following the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais decision:
"Today, the Supreme Court's Republican majority finished what they started - gutting the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and making it easier to silence Black voters and communities of co
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Cosponsors Bill to Ban ICE Warehouse Detention Facilities
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Cosponsors Bill to Ban ICE Warehouse Detention Facilities
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) is cosponsoring the Ban Warehouse Detention Act, which would ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from converting industrial warehouses into immigration detention centers.
The Trump Administration plans to spend almost $40 billion turning wa
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UNLV to Become Member of the Association of Research Libraries
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 30 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV to Become Member of the Association of Research Libraries
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UNLV University Libraries has accepted an invitation to join the Association of Research Libraries, effective July 1. UNLV is the first Nevada institute to join the elite group of public and private research libraries from across the U.S. and Canada.
"This milestone reflects UNLV's continued growth as a Carnegie R1 Instit
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UT San Antonio Awarded $44 Million NIH Contract to Advance Landmark RURAL Cohort Study
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 1 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release:
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UT San Antonio awarded $44 million NIH contract to advance landmark RURAL Cohort Study
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) has been awarded a five-year, $44 million contract from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health for a landmark study focused on persistent health challenges in the rural South.
The Risk Underlying
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Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026:
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Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly
Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives
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VCOM and FranU Create Pathway for Future Physicians in Louisiana
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news:
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VCOM and FranU Create New Pathway for Future Physicians in Louisiana
By Danielle Voumard
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) continues to strengthen its commitment to identifying and preparing students who are aligned with its mission to serve rural and medically underserved populations. A recent articulation agreement with Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Un
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Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bi
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